Who can weld and stress relieve all at the same time? That would be us, here at Astro Machine Works, thanks to the newest capability added to our shop floor, the Meta-Lax® stress relief system. We have long been able to custom machine and weld products for all of our customers, to a variety of […]
Read MoreAstro Machine Works, located in Ephrata, PA is constantly adding capabilities to better service its customers and to insure exceptional quality control. The Meta-Lax Stress Relief removes thermal stress from metal parts. Thermal stress can be caused by sharp temperature drops in metal, creating problems of distortion and premature cracking. This typically occurs immediately following […]
Read MoreThese days, much of the conversation about the economy and American manufacturing is focusing on its comeback. A growing trend—and one projected to keep going—is reshoring, or bringing manufacturing back to American soil. In this article, it’s stated that “outsourcing is being challenged by the desire to bring manufacturing jobs back to America…the concept is […]
Read MoreManufacturing has evolved well beyond the days of an apprentice learning a manual trade from a master or a low-skilled assembly line worker performing repetitive tasks. Today, manufacturing is a highly technical occupation and requires proficiency in a wide variety of math, computer, and business skills. As manufacturing continues to expand, many companies are finding […]
Read MoreAnother piece of great news for us at Astro Machine Works! MANTEC has nominated us for an ImPAct Award, a program implemented by Governor Tom Corbett to celebrate the companies and individuals who are investing in Pennsylvania and creating jobs. We will be among the nominees at a ceremony being held on May 23, 2013, […]
Read MoreFebruary 13th was a day of celebration here at Astro Machine — that’s when it was announced we were chosen as the Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s “Make it in America Manufacturer of the Week!” We received this honor in recognition of our success at entering new markets, finding new customers, and generating significant new sales. And […]
Read MoreAt Astro Machine Works, we feel it is our responsibility to only use top of the line equipment and the latest technology. Our newest addition to our equipment list is a Liburdi Portable Orbital Welder, the PTW 160. It has some pretty extraordinary capabilities considering it is the smallest portable welder available. For starters, the […]
Read MoreAstro Machine Works Inc., located in Ephrata, PA, is constantly updating its capabilities by adding new equipment to its facility to better service our customers. We recently added a new Liburdi Portable Orbital Welder to service our process piping projects. The PTW160 is the Smallest, Portable Welding System on the Market; our new system includes […]
Read MoreWhat better way to start the year than with new services to add to our already long list of capabilities? How else to bolster our EDM offerings than adding the newest and latest in machines? With the introduction of the Sodick AQ5371 Wire EDM machine, Astro Machine is doing just that. As EDM work has […]
Read MoreAstro Machine Works in Ephrata, PA has added to their growing machining capabilities by adding the latest in EDM Machines. The Sodick AQ537L Wire EDM has many advantages including the fastest speeds and accuracy in the industry. Main Features: “LP power supply” is standard Thanks to ergonomically designed new control panel, beginners can operate easily. […]
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